How far is Valparaiso, IN from Mishawaka, IN?
The driving distance from Valparaiso, IN to Mishawaka, IN is about 65.2 miles (105 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.5 miles (78 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valparaiso and Mishawaka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valparaiso and Mishawaka.
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Start on Walnut Street
117 m · 22 sec · Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Franklin Street
55 m · 10 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Hickory Street
139 m · 24 sec · Hickory Street
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Turn left onto Calumet Avenue
140 m · 16 sec · Calumet Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Morgan Boulevard
54 m · 4 sec · Morgan Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Calumet Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Calumet Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Calumet Avenue
56 m · 4 sec · Calumet Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Calumet Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Calumet Avenue
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Turn right onto East 600 North
1868 ft · 48 sec · East 600 North
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Turn left
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto I 80, I 90: Toll Road
120 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
757 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on I 80, I 90: Toll Road
125 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, I 90 East: Ohio
2382 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
51.8 mi · 55 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 331: Mishawaka
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
118 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left
45 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Capital Avenue
5 mi · 8 min · Capital Avenue
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Turn right onto Lincoln Way East
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Way East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Way East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Valparaiso and Mishawaka.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Indiana Toll Road
Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
51.8 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Valparaiso and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mishawaka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valparaiso to Mishawaka?
The road trip is about 65.2 miles (105 km) and usually takes 01h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Smith is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.8 miles from Valparaiso and 31.4 miles from Mishawaka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.5 miles (78 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.88 one way or $17.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Valparaiso and Mishawaka, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Valparaiso and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mishawaka.
Stop Ideas Near Smith
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valparaiso and Mishawaka. Straight-line distance: 48.45 mi (77.97 km).
#1 Valparaiso
Town in Porter County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 33,944 |
| Coordinates | 41.4730900, -87.0611400 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mishawaka
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 50,312 |
| Coordinates | 41.6619900, -86.1586200 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lincoln Way East (-86.158646, 41.662131)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.86 | $8.88 | $17.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $10.25 | $20.49 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $11.47 | $22.94 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $15.23 | $30.46 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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